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Zeyad Abdulhamid is a Ph.D. candidate in the Physics Department at the College of Engineering and Physical Science, Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU), where he has been conducting research since August 2021. His doctoral work is centered on the structure and property correlation of ferrites-transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) nanocomposites for energy storage applications, combining both experimental methods and simulation studies. A dedicated researcher, Zeyad is a member of the Center for Catalysis and Separations (CeCaS) and has a profound focus on synthesizing advanced nanomaterials, including 2D materials and magnetic nanoparticles. His research delves into studying the structural, magnetic, and electrochemical properties of these materials to better understand their applications in energy storage. In addition to his extensive experimental work, Zeyad employs Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations to enhance the understanding of material behavior at the atomic level, aiming to bridge practical findings with theoretical insights. Through his interdisciplinary expertise in synthesis, characterization, and computational analysis, Zeyad contributes valuable insights into next-generation energy storage solutions.
Zeyad was also a Visiting Scientist at the Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, from September to December 2024. During this period, he worked closely with Prof. Christian Kübel's research team on a groundbreaking project involving nanomaterials' synthesis and characterization for application in K-ion batteries. He got the opportunity to explore the capabilities of in-situ electrochemical TEM, which allowed him to make real-time observations of the material's evolution during electrochemical cycling.